Fundamentals of Pap Test Cytology (Current Clinical Pathology)

Description:

This book is intended as a practical primer on the Pap test. Using bold text, tables, and highlighted areas, this book offers readers a user-friendly text on Pap test fundamentals so readers may find specific information effortlessly. This book begins with a basic dictionary of terms, principles, and anatomy before detailing such issues as the Bethesda System, liquid-based and physiological cytology, reactive changes, human papillomavirus, and atypical squamous cells. The authors also discuss low-grade and high-grade squamous intra-epithelial lesions, invasive squamous carcinoma, endocervical and endometrial lesions, metastatic tumors, therapy-related changes, and the newest techniques in screening and managing Pap tests.

subjects: Cytology,  Cancer,  Vaginal smears,  Cervix Uteri,  Pap test,  Diagnosis,  Pathology,  Uterine Cervical Diseases,  Uterus